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treadle.

A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɹɛdl̩/
  1. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

  2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.

  3. Chalaza.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.

verb/ˈtɹɛdl̩/
  1. To use a treadle.

    intransitive
  2. To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.

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